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MesenCE vs RetroX
Both stand on multi-system emulators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit MesenCE Free plan Android
RetroX packages emulator setup, game-library organization, and cloud saves for Android devices. The free account is limited after the trial, and installation requires an APK with user-provided games.
Visit RetroXThe facts
| MesenCE | RetroX | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | retrox.tv |
| On multi-system emulators | #52 of 54 | #48 of 54 |
MesenCE: what it does well
RetroX: what it does well
- Supports 34 listed classic systems
- Cloud-syncs save states and memory cards
- Imports games from several storage services
- Searchable imported-game library
- Runs on phones, tablets, TV, and handhelds
What to know first
- Users must supply their own games
- Free account is limited to six games
- Distributed as APK, not Play Store
- Activation codes have device limits
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